NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS
3 PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION
Profit before taxation is arrived at after charging:—
1988
HK$'000
Depreciation
190,895
1987 HK$'000 159,560
Operating lease charges on temporary depots
and terminal shelters
10,758
7.365
Auditors' remuneration
436
440
Interest payable on:-
Bank loans, overdrafts and loans repayable
within 5 years
41,664
Balance of premium on land
264
39,518 338
4 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
Directors' remuneration disclosed pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Ordinance is as follows:
41
Services as Directors
Other emoluments
1988
1987
HK$'000
HK$'000
982
982
699
656
1,681
1,638
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